Edmonton-Edmonton City Council has approved rezoning applications for five strategically identified Priority Growth Areas (PGAs) that each play a role in supporting the city’s housing and infrastructure as it grows toward a population of two million. These PGAs identify where the city plans to encourage developments of higher concentrations of residential, commercial and employment growth.
“Priority Growth Areas will create a strong system of nodes and corridors that encourages transit-oriented and sustainable development,” said Travis Pawlyk, Branch Manager, Development Services. “These changes are designed to support the creation of a healthy, urban, climate-resilient city where Edmontonians have access to a variety of housing and transportation options and can easily meet their daily needs close to home.”
The approved rezonings aim to encourage a mix of housing opportunities and business investment within specific nodes, which are designated urban centres, and corridors which are key main streets:
- Wîhkwêntôwin Node and 124 Street Corridor
- 156 Street and Stony Plain Road Corridors
- University-Garneau Node
“The rezonings in these priority areas build on what we already know about these areas: they are well served by transit, in high demand by residents and are hubs of economic activity,” said Shauna Kuiper, Director, Planning Coordination. “More housing options will be critical for the students, individuals and families that will one day make their home alongside existing members of the communities.”
